Red River Radio

01/10/2025

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2025-01-10/arkansas-lawmaker-calls-for-changes-to-new-prison-plan

Instead of building what State Senator Bryan King calls a 3,000 bed mega-prison in West Arkansas, he proposes relocating existing state funds to increase prison capacity in high crime counties.

01/09/2025

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2025-01-09/gov-abbott-texas-ready-for-winter-storm-as-memories-linger-of-the-2021-deadly-blackout

During a media briefing, Gov. Greg Abbott explained that crews are directing resources and response plans are in place.

01/08/2025

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2025-01-08/louisiana-consumers-long-wait-nearly-over-for-fee-transparency

Starting in late April 2025, entities like hotels, ticket brokers and rental car companies must disclose all extraneous fees up front.

01/07/2025

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2025-01-07/cpa-time-to-prepare-for-2024-tax-return

As the owner of Knight CPA Services, Cloreece Davis Knight says getting organized is her first tip to taxpayers.

01/06/2025

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2025-01-06/new-voting-machines-eventually-coming-to-louisiana

The state has not yet issued a request for proposals and there’s a lengthy approval process.

01/03/2025

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2025-01-03/fbi-new-orleans-attacker-100-inspired-by-islamic-state

State and local officials are reassuring New Orleans residents that the city is safe.

01/02/2025

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2025-01-02/louisianas-ten-commandments-law-takes-effect-in-67-of-72-public-school-districts

“There were only five school boards that were sued and so there’s only five school boards that are actually subject to this injunction.” - Liz Murrill, LA Atty. General

01/01/2025

BREAKING: Sugar Bowl in New Orleans Postponed After Deadly Truck Attack; Suspect Identified

The attack killed 10 people and injured 35 others. It all began at about 3:17 a.m., in the first hours of New Year’s Day.

01/01/2025

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2025-01-01/fbi-investigating-new-orleans-tragedy-as-terrorist-attack

The attack killed 10 people and injured 35 others. It all began at about 3:17 a.m., in the first hours of New Year’s Day.

12/31/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-31/new-year-ushers-in-dozens-of-new-louisiana-laws

The legislation comes from the 2024 regular legislative session along with three special sessions on redistricting, criminal justice and tax reform.

12/30/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-30/new-year-means-new-sales-tax-rate-in-louisiana

The state sales tax will increases from 4.45% to 5%, the remainder depends on your local taxes.

12/27/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-27/reducing-government-contracts-one-target-of-louisiana-efficiency-efforts

North Louisiana State Rep. Jack McFarland, R-Jonesboro, says reigning in government contracts is a good place to start improving efficiency.

12/26/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-26/arkansas-library-law-ban-upheld-by-federal-court

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said he respects the judge’s ruling, but plans to appeal. Provisions of the legislation would criminalize librarians for offering book materials that are deemed “harmful to minors.”

12/25/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-25/watching-for-hurricane-ptsd-symptoms-in-kids

A Texas child psychologist says now is the time to watch for signs of emerging post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) three months after a disaster trauma.

12/24/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-24/legislative-audit-lack-of-oversight-of-special-education-in-louisiana

Louisiana’s head of special education says there were no findings of wrongdoing in the audit.

12/23/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-23/words-of-caution-on-giving-pets-as-christmas-gifts

Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson cautions that animals should only be given to those who are prepared to care for them.

12/20/2024

https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2024-12-20/red-river-radio-celebrates-40th-anniversary

It was 40 years ago, on Thursday, December 20, 1984, when KDAQ 89.9 FM in Shreveport, officially went on the air.

12/20/2024